Richard Bradford Ordre des livres (chronologique)

'My New Year's Eve Toast: to all the devils, lusts, passions, greeds, envies, loves, hates, strange desires, enemies ghostly and real, the army of memories, with which I do battle - may they never give me peace' PATRICIA HIGHSMITH (New Year's Eve, 1947) Made famous by the great success of her psychological thrillers, The Talented Mr Ripley and Strangers on a Train, Patricia Highsmith is lauded as one of the most influential and celebrated modern writers. However, there has never been a clear picture of the woman behind the books.The relationship between Highsmith's lesbianism, her fraught personality – by parts self-destructive and malicious – and her fiction, has been largely avoided by biographers. She was openly homosexual and wrote the seminal lesbian love story, Carol. In modern times, she would be venerated as a radical exponent of the LGBT community. However, her status as an LGBT icon is undermined by the fact that she was excessively cruel and exploitative of her friends and lovers.In this new biography, Richard Bradford brings his sharp, incisive style to one of the great and most controversial writers of the twentieth century. He considers Highsmith's bestsellers in the context of her troubled personal life; her alcoholism, licentious sex life, racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and abundant self-loathing.

The first biography to examine Mailer's life as a twisted lens, offering a unique insight into the history of America from the end of World War II to the election of Barack Obama. Twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, firstly in 1969 for The Armies of the Night and again in 1980 for The Executioner's Song, Norman Mailer's life comes as close as is possible to being the Great American Novel: beyond reason, inexplicable, wonderfully grotesque and addictive. The Naked and the Dead was acclaimed not so much for its intrinsic qualities but rather because it launched a brutally realistic sub-genre of military fiction – Catch 22 and MASH would not exist without it. Richard Bradford combs through Mailer's personal letters – to lovers and editors – which appear to be a rehearsal for his career as a shifty literary narcissist, and which shape the characters of one of the most widely celebrated World War II novels. Bradford strikes again with a merciless biography in which diary entries, journal extracts and newspaper columns set the tone of this study of a controversial figure. From friendships with contemporaries such as James Baldwin, failed correspondences with Hemingway and the Kennedys, to terrible – but justified – criticism of his work by William Faulkner and Eleanor Roosevelt, this book gives a unique, snappy and convincing perspective of Mailer's ferocious personality and writings.

It is hard to overstate the role that John Milton played in the historical, political and literary controversies of seventeenth century England; his writings and very life challenged the status quo. Living through one of the most tumultuous periods in British history, Milton was involved at every turn. Struggling to reconcile his private beliefs with his involvement with a radical political experiment, a republic which involved the killing of the monarch, his star rose and fell several times during his life. Married three times, struck blind at a cruelly early age, he was a famed pamphleteer and political activist whose revolutionary political credos placed him in mortal danger after the Restoration. Milton's varied life makes for fascinating reading but it also produced some of the most important poetry in the English language. Paradise Lost, the only poem in English recognized as an epic, challenged conventional thinking on widespread topics from religion and gender equality to the fundamental question of why we behave as we do

In this witty and irreverent book the Seventh Earl of Bradford uncovers the stories that you won't hear from the guide. Full of first-hand true tales told to Lord Bradford by his fellow peers, owners, butlers, maids, gardeners and chauffeurs, Stately Secrets captures in brilliant, hilarious colour the real life behind the scenes.

One of the most enduring popular and controversial writers of the twentieth century, George Orwell's work is as relevant today as it was in his own lifetime. Possibly, in the age of Brexit, Trump, and populism, even more so. Aside from his importance as a political theorist and novelist, Orwell's life is fascinating in its own right. Caught between uncertainty and his family's upper middle-class complacency, Orwell grew to despise the class system that spawned him despite finding himself unable to fully detach himself from it. This book offers a vivid portrait of the man behind the writings, and places him and his work at the centre of the current political landscape

Larkin’s photographs not only illustrate his poems but also deepen them, offering a superlative, succinct, and subtle biographical commentary. The most widely read British poet of the twentieth century, Philip Larkin was also a passionate amateur photographer, capturing images of the people, places, and things that held significance for him. This collection gathers the best of Larkin's photographic work, organized into thematic chapters in chronological order. Authored by Richard Bradford, known for his biography of Larkin, the book reveals Larkin's acute sensitivity to his surroundings, highlighting his love for open landscapes, empty churches, and his complex feelings about crowds. It features captivating portraits of those closest to him, including lovers, family, and literary peers. The book showcases over 200 images from the Larkin archive at Hull, most of which have never been published before. A substantial foreword by Mark Haworth-Booth, former curator of photography at the V&A, discusses the experience of being a serious amateur photographer during Larkin's era. Together with Larkin's literary works and letters, these images contribute to a richer understanding of his life and influence.

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An enjoyable romp through the world of the fiercest writers' rivalries and most bizarre literary stand-offs.

The biography offers an in-depth exploration of Alan Sillitoe, crafted with his close cooperation and unrestricted access to his personal archives. It presents a comprehensive portrait of Sillitoe, highlighting his literary and artistic connections, including a significant friendship with Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. This work stands out as a controversial yet definitive account of Sillitoe's complex character and contributions to literature over the last decade.

A single-volume comprehensive introduction to English literature. Brings together 30 units of study, organized into three major the basics of structure and criticism; chronology; and critical theories and perspectives. This is the first book to fill the gap between introductory studies of single authors, genres and periods, and standard references such as handbooks and glossaries. Students of English literature.

Exploring themes of identity and the human condition, this novel presents a paradoxical yet uplifting narrative that celebrates life with a sense of wonder. The story invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence while embracing the joys and challenges that come with it. Renowned author Harper Lee praises it as a work of art, highlighting its unique perspective and emotional depth.